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About

Clarence ward is located in the northern part of St Albans, Hertfordshire. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including Victorian terraces, semi-detached homes, and modern developments. It is bordered by key routes like Harpenden Road and Sandpit Lane, providing easy access to the city centre and surrounding areas. Local amenities include shops, schools, and parks, catering to everyday needs.

The ward is home to Clarence Park, a popular green space with sports facilities and a children's play area. St Albans City Hospital is also situated within the ward, serving the wider community. Public transport links include bus routes connecting to the city centre and nearby towns. The area has a quiet, suburban feel while remaining close to the hustle of St Albans' central attractions.

Area overview

On average Clarence has very low deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 75 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 4.0% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Clarence is £73,875 per year. There are 4 schools in Clarence: 3 primary (1 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
75
Deprivation level
2/10
Income level
10/10
Social housing
4%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Clarence Population
8,181
Population density
5,140.1 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,578
68.19%
Other White
801
9.79%
Pakistani
246
3.01%
White and Asian (mixed)
206
2.52%
Indian
201
2.46%
Total population: 8,180

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,334
41.98%
Owns outright
1,062
33.42%
Private landlord or letting agency
587
18.47%
Other social rented
80
2.52%
Social rents from council
51
1.6%
Total households: 3,178

Property prices in Clarence

Based on 134 recent sales, the median property price is £582,500 in Clarence area, with individual transactions ranging from £134,000 up to £2,190,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Clarence in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Clarence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached3£1,950,000
Flats56£345,000
Semi-Detached29£825,000
Terraced46£670,000

10 years median price trend in Clarence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Clarence.

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.